I`ve been all over the net and have been asking what I need to implement a passive sub (Revel Ultima) into my 2 ch setup. What I have is very very modest by Audiogon standards but it works for me and sounds pretty ok IMHO.
I use a little Bellari VP129 phono pre that I run straight into a Parasound HCA 1500 amp (has RCA outs in back). My speakers are Revel F52`s. The sub only has 1 set of speaker connectors (+ -) So, I need a crossover and an amp and I want to relieve the main speakers of lower bass duty which I think is a nice idea given that they have smallish 6.5" drivers.
I`ve scribbled down a few suggestions as I`m not in any super hurry as I have a Rythmik 12 in use currently.
The factory optioned amp had 700 watts so I may need to be somewhat close or maybe not, as I only listen to music, no movies or video at all.
See if you can find a NHT X2 or Paradigm X30. For quite a few more bucks, there's the Bryston 10B Sub. Rane has the 22S with summed output but that only has XLR.
So can anybody steer me in the right direction. I want to start gathering pieces and I want to buy used. But new isn`t out of the question. An amp that`s been suggested is a Crown XTi 2000/2002. One concern that I see with it is the high pass is fixed at 80hz and 6db slope. Would like a little more adjust-ability in that area.
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